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Over 120 Urge Starmer to Combat SLAPP Lawsuits

1/29/2026

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More than 120 figures, including editors and legal experts, urge Sir Keir Starmer (Labour leader) to include anti-SLAPP provisions in the upcoming King's Speech.
The letter, released by the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, highlights the rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) aimed at silencing critics.
Signatories warn that without robust anti-SLAPP measures, people speaking out against powerful entities face costly legal actions, and they demand urgent government action.

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More than 120 figures, including editors and legal experts, urge Sir Keir Starmer (Labour leader) to include anti-SLAPP provisions in the upcoming King's Speech.
The letter, released by the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, highlights the rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) aimed at silencing critics.
Signatories warn that without robust anti-SLAPP measures, people speaking out against powerful entities face costly legal actions, and they demand urgent government action.